What are the NFL Week 5 survivor picks?
FTT ranks the complete weekly slate from a pregame team-strength model and links every answer to its matchup evidence.
2026 NFL · Week 5 · Survivor pool board
NFL Week 5 Survivor Picks.
Jacksonville Jaguars is the top available survivor candidate at 85% model win probability. Check your pool history before choosing: a team can usually be used only once.
Updated Oct 10, 2026, 8:27 PM EDT. Projections refresh before kickoff, then the archived call stays fixed.
| Rank | Pick | Opponent | FTT win chance | Market | Projected score | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jacksonville Jaguars | vs. Eagles | 85% | -395 | PHI 15, JAX 28 | Game file → |
| 2 |  New England Patriots | vs. Raiders | 80% | -192 | LV 16, NE 27 | Game file → |
| 3 |  Houston Texans | vs. Titans | 77% | -345 | HOU 26, TEN 16 | Game file → |
| 4 |  Detroit Lions | vs. Cardinals | 71% | -258 | DET 31, ARI 23 | Game file → |
| 5 |  Denver Broncos | vs. Chargers | 70% | -192 | DEN 25, LAC 18 | Game file → |
| 6 |  Minnesota Vikings | vs. Saints | 70% | -130 | MIN 25, NO 18 | Game file → |
| 7 |  Chicago Bears | vs. Packers | 67% | -130 | CHI 26, GB 20 | Game file → |
| 8 |  Los Angeles Rams | vs. Bills | 64% | -180 | BUF 23, LAR 28 | Game file → |
| 9 |  Cleveland Browns | vs. Jets | 63% | +114 | CLE 23, NYJ 19 | Game file → |
| 10 |  New York Giants | vs. Commanders | 58% | +150 | NYG 25, WAS 22 | Game file → |
| 11 |  Cincinnati Bengals | vs. Dolphins | 55% | -355 | CIN 24, MIA 22 | Game file → |
| 12 |  Atlanta Falcons | vs. Ravens | 54% | -175 | BAL 24, ATL 25 | Game file → |
| 13 |  Pittsburgh Steelers | vs. Colts | 53% | -148 | IND 23, PIT 24 | Game file → |
| 14 |  Seattle Seahawks | vs. 49ers | 51% | -162 | SF 23, SEA 24 | Game file → |
How to use it
Survive the week without forgetting the season.
Start with the highest win probabilities, remove any team you have already used, then consider whether saving a heavy favorite creates more value in a later week. The board ranks this week only; it does not know your pool history.
A favorite is not safe. One upset ends most survivor entries, so the probability is a decision input—not a guarantee.
The model uses only information available before the target week: opponent-adjusted team strength, scoring form, prior-season strength, home field and rest. Market odds are shown for context and do not create the team rating.
Read the methodology →When do these NFL picks update?
The board refreshes with the scheduled data release before kickoff. Each game prediction freezes when that game starts.
Does the model use the betting line to make its pick?
No. Team strength, scoring, site and rest create the prediction. The timestamped market line is shown separately for comparison.
Does FTT know which survivor teams I already used?
No. Remove teams already used in your own pool before choosing from the ranked board.